Paradise Helicopters Lava & Rainforests Adventure
This Big Island Helicopter Tour is currently unavailable for booking on our site. Please visit our Big Island Helicopter Tours page for
other available tours.
Come along on this 45-minute tour, and
you'll soar over miles of incredibly lush rainforest on your way to
Kilauea, the most active volcano in the world. Once there, you'll marvel
at its latest efforts to make the Big Island even bigger. With some
good luck, you'll even see some lava! Afterward, it's on to the Wailuku
River, where you'll fly by an amazing array of waterfalls cascading into
cool tropical pools far below. Don't forget to bring a camera!
Hilo International Airport.
10 Minutes from the Cruise Ship!
Here's what you'll see:
- Current activity at Kilauea Volcano
- Tropical rainforests of Puna
- Mauna Loa
- Mauna Kea
- Hilo / Harbor
- Waterfalls of North Hilo
Tour Upgrades and Additional Information:
- Upgrade - Co-Pilot Seat: This seat upgrade is for the seat
next to the pilot that has the advantage of 3 windows for viewing
the tour and is separate from the other guests. Seat is subject to
weight and balance restrictions.
- Upgrade - Window Seat: This
upgrade guarantees a window seat. Seat is subject to weight and
balance restrictions. Please note the capacity surcharge already
includes a window seat guarantee.
- Extra Seat Charge: For guests who weigh above 269 lbs an Extra Seat Charge is required. If
you did not select the extra seat charge and weigh above 269 lbs at check-in you will still be charged directly by Paradise
Helicopters before the flight.
- Where and When:
- Morning: departing between 9:30 am & 11:00 am
Mid-day: departing between 11:30 am & 1:00 pm
Afternoon: departing between 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm
The exact departure time for your preferred time frame will be specified on your voucher. Departs from Hilo International Airport
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- Requirements:
- Each child (13 and under) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Restrictions:
- Passengers weighing over 269 lbs (122 kg) will be assessed an Extra Seat Charge. Passengers paying the Extra Seat Charge will be guaranteed a window seat and an empty seat next to them.
Children under the age of 2 AND under 30 lbs (13.5 kg) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult. Children who are 24 months and older or children who are under 24 months but weigh over 30 lbs (13.5 kg) require an individual full-fare seat.
Passengers need to bring a government issued photo ID. International passengers will need their passport.
- Special Notes:
- When you choose a time frame we will email you an exact time your flight will take place. If you need to book an exact time for your flight, please call to make a reservation.
- Operation Days:
- Monday - Friday
- Duration:
- Approximately 60 minutes
- Vendor:
- Paradise Helicopter in Hawaii
- Island:
- Big Island
- Capacity:
- 4
- Equipment:
- Hughes MD500